It is a spoof using special effects to create the image of a body part and the comment "I hate my job" within the Christmas lights.

Councillor Jason Kitcat, leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, said: “The video is a creative spoof, but it is making people smile and getting thousands of people talking about Brighton and Hove in the run up to Christmas.

"That has got to be good news for the city and good news for its traders.

“The lights are paid for and put up by local traders through the Business Improvement District 'Brilliant Brighton', not the council.

"I'm sure they will be delighted at the extra publicity at their busiest time of the year.”

Have you noticed anything unusual in Brighton's Christmas lights? Let us know by emailing news@theargus.co.uk

Before watching the video please be aware it contains offensive images and may be not safe for work.

Comments

Sadly I reckon it surely must be fake but I'd love it if it was real!AmboGuy

Sadly I reckon it surely must be fake but I'd love it if it was real!

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FC
11:39am Thu 13 Dec 12

The words in the tree are fake, the angel and the penis aren't

The words in the tree are fake, the angel and the penis aren'tFC

The words in the tree are fake, the angel and the penis aren't

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[deleted]
12:34pm Thu 13 Dec 12

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Surely Kitekat and the vile snot Greens realise that people prefer to be talking about fake **** penises than them. Says it all really.
Saying that, the utterly odious Caroline Lucas wished she had one herself.Algeria Touchshriek

Surely Kitekat and the vile snot Greens realise that people prefer to be talking about fake **** penises than them. Says it all really.

Saying that, the utterly odious Caroline Lucas wished she had one herself.

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Algeria Touchshriek
1:01pm Thu 13 Dec 12

How odd that the word e jac u Iating has been censored. I NEVER swear so don't want to be associated with it thank you very much!

How odd that the word e jac u Iating has been censored. I NEVER swear so don't want to be associated with it thank you very much!Algeria Touchshriek

How odd that the word e jac u Iating has been censored. I NEVER swear so don't want to be associated with it thank you very much!

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1:12pm Thu 13 Dec 12

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[quote][p][bold]Algeria Touchshriek[/bold] wrote:
Surely Kitekat and the vile snot Greens realise that people prefer to be talking about fake **** penises than them. Says it all really.
Saying that, the utterly odious Caroline Lucas wished she had one herself.[/p][/quote]I'm getting the feeling you're not fond of the Green Party? In any case I would love to hear why you despise them so much. Perhaps i could help clarify a few things?Omnishambles_1

Algeria Touchshriek wrote…

Surely Kitekat and the vile snot Greens realise that people prefer to be talking about fake **** penises than them. Says it all really.

Saying that, the utterly odious Caroline Lucas wished she had one herself.

I'm getting the feeling you're not fond of the Green Party? In any case I would love to hear why you despise them so much. Perhaps i could help clarify a few things?

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getThisCoalitionOut
1:27pm Thu 13 Dec 12

The big shops make £millions in profit - especially at Christmas and just look at these poor, sparse decorations.

Considering that so many, like Boots, Vodaphone, Topshop, BHS, etc don't pay any tax either - they really show themselves to be a disgusting, greedy bunch.

The big shops make £millions in profit - especially at Christmas and just look at these poor, sparse decorations.
Considering that so many, like Boots, Vodaphone, Topshop, BHS, etc don't pay any tax either - they really show themselves to be a disgusting, greedy bunch.getThisCoalitionOut

The big shops make £millions in profit - especially at Christmas and just look at these poor, sparse decorations.

Considering that so many, like Boots, Vodaphone, Topshop, BHS, etc don't pay any tax either - they really show themselves to be a disgusting, greedy bunch.

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1:31pm Thu 13 Dec 12

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[quote][p][bold]Algeria Touchshriek[/bold] wrote:
Surely Kitekat and the vile snot Greens realise that people prefer to be talking about fake **** penises than them. Says it all really.
Saying that, the utterly odious Caroline Lucas wished she had one herself.[/p][/quote]You really are quite sick aren't you?
Well done Argus for a superbly moderated board.musesboy

Algeria Touchshriek wrote…

Surely Kitekat and the vile snot Greens realise that people prefer to be talking about fake **** penises than them. Says it all really.

Saying that, the utterly odious Caroline Lucas wished she had one herself.

You really are quite sick aren't you?

Well done Argus for a superbly moderated board.

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baron Von Skidmark
3:26pm Thu 13 Dec 12

When he said 'the lights are bollo*** I didn't realise they meant it quite literally.......I blame the squatters.

When he said 'the lights are bollo*** I didn't realise they meant it quite literally.......I blame the squatters.baron Von Skidmark

When he said 'the lights are bollo*** I didn't realise they meant it quite literally.......I blame the squatters.

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staffies are so beautiful
5:31pm Thu 13 Dec 12

for such a cosmopolitan city,i have never seen such crappy naff christmas decorations in my whole life:-(((

for such a cosmopolitan city,i have never seen such crappy naff christmas decorations in my whole life:-(((staffies are so beautiful

for such a cosmopolitan city,i have never seen such crappy naff christmas decorations in my whole life:-(((

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tinker111
5:47pm Thu 13 Dec 12

Problem BRIGHTON what a town (sorry ****)

Problem BRIGHTON what a town (sorry ****)tinker111

Problem BRIGHTON what a town (sorry ****)

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wole
6:36pm Thu 13 Dec 12

Go away Kitcat! Hate you!

Go away Kitcat! Hate you!wole

Go away Kitcat! Hate you!

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Bristol VR
7:16pm Thu 13 Dec 12

Yes.. I have noticed something unusual about the lights....unlike last year they only seem to be on for part of the day. When I go to work at 6.30 in the morning they are all switched off and it all looks rather dull & boring! So why aren't they on all the time like they were last year. It made the dark nights that bit more cheery!

Yes.. I have noticed something unusual about the lights....unlike last year they only seem to be on for part of the day. When I go to work at 6.30 in the morning they are all switched off and it all looks rather dull & boring! So why aren't they on all the time like they were last year. It made the dark nights that bit more cheery!Bristol VR

Yes.. I have noticed something unusual about the lights....unlike last year they only seem to be on for part of the day. When I go to work at 6.30 in the morning they are all switched off and it all looks rather dull & boring! So why aren't they on all the time like they were last year. It made the dark nights that bit more cheery!

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Hove Actually
12:15am Fri 14 Dec 12

Shoreham has better lights and they have their's on most of the time.

Shoreham has better lights and they have their's on most of the time.Hove Actually

Shoreham has better lights and they have their's on most of the time.

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Old Ladys Gin
6:39am Fri 14 Dec 12

Brighton has always been poor at Christmas decorations.
Given the general scruffiness of the town centre I'd have thought anything that cheered it up would be welcome.

Brighton has always been poor at Christmas decorations.
Given the general scruffiness of the town centre I'd have thought anything that cheered it up would be welcome.Old Ladys Gin

Brighton has always been poor at Christmas decorations.
Given the general scruffiness of the town centre I'd have thought anything that cheered it up would be welcome.

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Ballroom Blitz
9:05am Fri 14 Dec 12

Also, in North St, there's a huge gap between the decorations, by the pound shop. Is that because some of the shops wouldn't pay?

Also, in North St, there's a huge gap between the decorations, by the pound shop. Is that because some of the shops wouldn't pay?Ballroom Blitz

Also, in North St, there's a huge gap between the decorations, by the pound shop. Is that because some of the shops wouldn't pay?

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NickBrt
10:04am Fri 14 Dec 12

I wish they wouldn't spend council tax on lights and instead create more facilities for squatters and travellers who are the backbone of this city.

I wish they wouldn't spend council tax on lights and instead create more facilities for squatters and travellers who are the backbone of this city.NickBrt

I wish they wouldn't spend council tax on lights and instead create more facilities for squatters and travellers who are the backbone of this city.

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Bristol VR
10:10am Fri 14 Dec 12

NickBrt wrote…

I wish they wouldn't spend council tax on lights and instead create more facilities for squatters and travellers who are the backbone of this city.

May I suggest you read the article again and in particular this bit
"The lights are paid for and put up by local traders through the Business Improvement District 'Brilliant Brighton', not the council."

No Council tax has been spent on the lights!

[quote][p][bold]NickBrt[/bold] wrote:
I wish they wouldn't spend council tax on lights and instead create more facilities for squatters and travellers who are the backbone of this city.[/p][/quote]May I suggest you read the article again and in particular this bit
"The lights are paid for and put up by local traders through the Business Improvement District 'Brilliant Brighton', not the council."
No Council tax has been spent on the lights!Bristol VR

NickBrt wrote…

I wish they wouldn't spend council tax on lights and instead create more facilities for squatters and travellers who are the backbone of this city.

May I suggest you read the article again and in particular this bit
"The lights are paid for and put up by local traders through the Business Improvement District 'Brilliant Brighton', not the council."

No Council tax has been spent on the lights!

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[deleted]
11:19am Fri 14 Dec 12

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The council should jolly well shut up about what they think is good for the City’s traders if they know what’s good for them. What do they think? 'Oh, yes I will pay £20 to park in Brighton so I can see an angel giving Santa a bl0wjob'? FFS just shut up unless your going to admit you’ve royally c0cked up the local economy and try to do something to fix it. And quick.Fairfax Sakes

The council should jolly well shut up about what they think is good for the City’s traders if they know what’s good for them. What do they think? 'Oh, yes I will pay £20 to park in Brighton so I can see an angel giving Santa a bl0wjob'? FFS just shut up unless your going to admit you’ve royally c0cked up the local economy and try to do something to fix it. And quick.

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[deleted]
12:49pm Fri 14 Dec 12

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I agree that the imagery is offensive. Personally, I can't abide waking up of a morn, requiring an immediate urinary session, and having to look down at my own warm, sleep-rested penis. Generally upon seeing the exposed member I'll be forced to mercilessly beat the thing into submission until it no longer resembles a phallus whatsoever, and I am free to enjoy my bodily functions with a clear mind.
This is what I suggest we do with the sick penis Christmas decorations of Brighton. Beat them down!Cranleigh Murriwether

I agree that the imagery is offensive. Personally, I can't abide waking up of a morn, requiring an immediate urinary session, and having to look down at my own warm, sleep-rested penis. Generally upon seeing the exposed member I'll be forced to mercilessly beat the thing into submission until it no longer resembles a phallus whatsoever, and I am free to enjoy my bodily functions with a clear mind.

This is what I suggest we do with the sick penis Christmas decorations of Brighton. Beat them down!

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Poccypoc
3:46pm Fri 14 Dec 12

NickBrt wrote…

I wish they wouldn't spend council tax on lights and instead create more facilities for squatters and travellers who are the backbone of this city.

Facilities for squatters and travellers. I agree. Like a water cannon to flush them out of the city.

[quote][p][bold]NickBrt[/bold] wrote:
I wish they wouldn't spend council tax on lights and instead create more facilities for squatters and travellers who are the backbone of this city.[/p][/quote]Facilities for squatters and travellers. I agree. Like a water cannon to flush them out of the city.Poccypoc

NickBrt wrote…

I wish they wouldn't spend council tax on lights and instead create more facilities for squatters and travellers who are the backbone of this city.

Facilities for squatters and travellers. I agree. Like a water cannon to flush them out of the city.

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